Making blanched almonds in the comfort of your own home is quick, easy, and cost-effective! Blanching almonds is a simple procedure that doesn't require any special cooking equipment or skills, and you can learn how to make them with this thorough guide.
Throw in your raw almonds for 1-minute to soften the almond skins.
Remove the almonds from the boiling water. Rinse them under cold water to cool and stop the cooking process.
Gently squeeze each almond to remove the skin
Place the blanched almond on a paper towel to dry it out. Repeat until all of the skins are removed.
Recipe Notes
Don't overcook themYou only need to boil the almonds for approximately 1 minute until they start to soften. Otherwise, if you Boil them for too long, they will become too soft, making it harder to remove their skins without squashing them.Fully submerge them in water.It's essential to keep all raw almonds submerged in water when blanching them if you want them to be equally soft.Rinse under cold running water immediatelyAs soon as blanched and cooled, you should remove the almond skins straight away while they are soft. Leaving them for later will make it more difficult to remove the skins as they will harden.